This edition of monthly favorites is delayed due to my birthday! I celebrated my 27th year on the last day of September, or what I prefer to call it, October Eve. It was a lovely, lowkey celebration: I had vegan ramen for dinner, watched lots of scary movies and played spooky games over the weekend, and attended some small celebratory lunches.
Most people find their favorite month to be their birthday month but there's too much about October that triumphs for me. For starters, Ian's birthday is in October! What's better than your favorite person having a birthday in the best month? And on the 13th for that matter?? Hello, Friday the 13th fans! It is also the month of our wedding anniversary (6 years), Halloween (duh!), and many autumnal festivities that we call tradition. I ramble on and on about these traditions each year so I won't be redundant. But living in a new state with a new house and new world realities... this year will be something. Memorable for sure. I'll be sure to carry you along.
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wesley canopy bed frame | There was so much love for my new bedframe when I shared it on Instagram! I've always wanted a canopy style bed. It's unique, minimal, and super pretty. This frame has a gorgeous wooden headboard, too.
world market tufted corduroy floor cushion | Did you know that the adult version of a beanie bag is a floor cushion? News to me! I spotted this perfectly cozy one at World Market. Love the variety of colors - I went with burnt orange.
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Welcome to BEST months of the year (in my humble opinion)! I'm so ready for September. I'm so ready for all the spooky, autumnal, cozy vibe things. It should come as no surprise that this is where I peak lmao. This is my time.
August was a particularly chaotic month for me. I spent every week working hard on my new blog launch (which was this week if you missed it!). Whew, it was a lot. And you might be surprised to know that creating the content was the most difficult part of the process. Here's the thing. Blog writing is still writing and if you're not in the headspace to write, it feels like the most impossible thing to do. That's where I was... in the month where I needed to launch a blog. Ah, the timing is just comedy. But I pushed through best I could and though I'm a little disappointed in the amount of posts I generated before launch, I know that the hardest part is over and my creative flow will likely return as we move into my favorite months.
Anyway, enough of that. Let's talk about what I actually tried and loved during this past month!
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autumn decor @ homesense | If you're looking for great autumn decor and you're looking for it sooner rather than later, then you have to check out homesense! They have tons of options already available - I picked up a haul myself.
hanging rod for mugs | Coffee bars are a hugely popular home trend right now! It's a cute way to display your coffee stash and it's honestly convenient, too. I got this hanging rod to display mugs without taking up extra counter space.
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If you've been around for a while you know I've been working on this vegan recipe + wellness blog for nearly a year. Now it's time to share the final details!
What is The Conscious Root?The Conscious Root is my brand new blog focusing on vegan/plant-based recipes and wellness. My goal is to encourage "plant plate positivity" in whatever way that looks like to you. It is not a push but rather an inviting and supportive space for those who want to go vegan, add more plants into their diet, or simply swap out daily habits with eco-friendly options. Use the blog in however way is most helpful to you.
What will you be posting there?Simply put, recipes and wellness posts! NO frills or fluff. That means no endless scrolling through personal anecdotes to find my recipes. Wellness posts will be simple and straightforward as well.
Are you getting rid of Pies n' Prose?Never! The Conscious Root is a sister blog to Pies n' Prose, which means they will be running simultaneously and have a similar feel. You will notice this as soon as you take a look! Pies n' Prose will continue to focus on simple, mindful lifestyle content. The Conscious Root will focus more on the vegan/plant-based lifestyle.
How often will you be posting?There will be at least one new recipe a week and one new wellness post a month. To know when exactly those posts go up, sign up to The Conscious Newsletter (find it on the blog!) and you will receive occasional emails from us with exciting updates.
Is The Conscious Root on social media?Yes! Find us @theconsciousroot on Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok.
Is it me or are people getting excited for autumn already? At the start of August?? Don't get me wrong, I am absolutely part of said people! I just didn't expect to be in the majority 😂
But let me not knock summer down like that. I will admit that this has been one of the most enjoyable summers I've had in years. Maybe it's because I stopped taking NYC public transportation. Maybe it's because I didn't suffer from excessive sweat (tmi? sorry). Or maybe it's because I had space and time to embrace what's lovely about summer - sitting out back listening to birds chirp, windows down and good tunes on a weekend drive, putting love into a homemade garden. Either way, it's time to say goodbye to one of our summer months and recap on all the lovely things I discovered.
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black stone plates | I told you I'm making the switch! Black stoneware is my absolute favorite right now. These plates by Hearth & Hand are not only accessible but they're also beautiful! The uneven edges bring a lot of character. And yes... I got the large plates and various bowl sizes to create a set.
bamboo phone/tablet holder | This $6 Ikea find is super cute for the office space! It's collapsible when you want to pack it away, lightweight, and has a small slot at the bottom to pull your charger cord through. I personally use it for my iPad and it holds the weight.
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